300lbs and would love to start running!!

RolemodelmomT

37lbs_to-go...Thank you for bra info. Will definitely look into it. I am proud of them and do not want them to be at my knees by the end of this journey...so taking care of them is a must, lol !!

fish2find

For myself running at 300 pounds was not an option. I just hit 230 and still just do short jogging spurts. I lost my weight walking at least 2 miles a day and trying to keep them under 16 minutes a mile. I was shooting for 14 minutes and blew out my wives knee. Im very surprised at how effective a couple daily walks can be.

CSARdiver

Very similar story to yours - former runner with a bad knee and just let myself go. I was at ~280 and started slowly. I used an elliptical to get the most out of cardio and low impact and did a lot of walking and biking and incorporated weight lifting. I would run short distances, but only what I was comfortable with. At ~230 I can run a 10k, but still looking to cut another 20-25lbs or so.

Key point - ice those legs after each workout. Use alternating warm/cold water to increase circulation. Keep a shoe log and don't run on a shoe longer than 6 months (depends on quality, but you'll notice the difference when the padding goes).

spfldpam

Like others have already mentioned, I would start out with walking first and build up to fast walking and then running. I was at 280 pounds at one time but have knee problems and can't run due to bone on bone even after loosing alot of weight. I've tried and it is just too hard and hurts my bad knees.
Get a good pair of running shoes. You may have to pay over $100 for them but it will be worth it in the long run. Get a good sports bra also. Enell are recommended highly by alot of people that a full busted. I have a Moving Comfort Mia style underwire sports bra that I finally found that works for me.
Good luck!

RolemodelmomT

spfldpam wrote: »

Get a good sports bra also. Enell are recommended highly by alot of people that a full busted. I have a Moving Comfort Mia style underwire sports bra that I finally found that works for me.
Good luck!

This is awesome!! I have never heard of Enell, but I have just looked it up and I think it's going to be wonderful! Thanks so much.

RolemodelmomT

Numb5kull wrote: »

While I admire and share your same goal, you may want to reconsider this until you are closer to your target. Running generates an incredible amount of impact on your joints and feet, magnified to the nth degree when severely overweight. Risk of injury or damage to the muscular/skeletal structure is pretty high.

For me, my decision was easy, keep churning and wait until I am closer...its not worth doing damage and not being able to work out at all as a result due to injury. Not trying to be the buzz kill here, but running at 300 pounds is probably not a great idea.

Just my opinion, YMMV.

Thank you for your insight and the way you worded it. Very sound advice!

girlwithcurls2

Yes to walking first. Yes to new shoes. And when you get shoes, tell them you'll be on gravel. Nothing aggravates my feet more than gravel. It's the pits to walk or run on

mwyvr

RolemodelmomT wrote: »

In addition I have a very big chest so that has always hindered me too, but now I don't care...no more excuses

Find a speciality running shop that caters to women, not just for shoes; they should know how to outfit you properly with one of the excellent sports bras now available. Protect the girls!

I completely admire your desire to get out and run but agree with the others on starting slow. Incorporate really brisk walking into your daily life and you'll get most of the same benefits running gives you and the calorie deficit will help to your weight reduction goals. If you stick with it, you'll drop significant weight between now and fall, or now and next spring - don't force a time line just focus on steady progress. When you are ready I bet you'll know yourself.

For folks like us slow and steady will win the race. Believe it!